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JANUARY 11, 2018

The law firm of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Ford and Bosch of knowingly installing emissions-cheating software devices in 2011-2017 Ford 250 and 350 Super Duty diesel pickup trucks, allowing the affected pickups to pollute at levels up to 50 times legal limits. COURT: U.S.

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JANUARY 10, 2019

XL plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Ford F-150 pickup trucks improve fuel consumption by up to 50% and reduce CO 2 emissions by one-third when compared to their standard gasoline-powered vehicles. For example, Washington’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 25% below 1990 levels by 2035.

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MARCH 24, 2021

Following a successful initial pilot program using nine Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans in the US late last year, DHL Express plans to deploy the remaining 89 electric vehicles this year in New York and California. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014

In a newly published SAE paper, a team from Ford, General Motors and AVL argues that the exclusive use of a match blending approach to prepare ethanol-gasoline blends for regulatory emissions testing “has fundamental flaws”. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Anderson et al. —Anderson et al.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). An all-electric fleet would reduce lifetime greenhouse gas emissions by 14.7 Earlier post.). Woody et al.

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MARCH 24, 2023

The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand.

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JUNE 2, 2014

BC mass emissions for all four GDI and PFI vehicles over the three different driving patterns. This may result in the need for new emissions control strategies—such as a gasoline particulate filter (GPF)—to enable compliance with California LEV III and US EPA Tier 3 particulate emissions standards.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

Now, researchers from the University of Michigan and Ford report in an open-access paper in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology that automating residential package transport doesn’t influence the greenhouse gas footprint as much as the delivery van’s size and type. Luyao Li, Xiaoyi He, Gregory A. Wallington, and Nicholas J. 0c08213.

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Miles Carbon Ford Vehicles 221

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Motiv Power Systems (Motiv), the leading provider of all-electric medium-duty fleet chassis, announced a commitment from Detroit Custom Chassis LLC (DCC) to install Motiv’s all-electric EPIC chassis on the base Ford F-59 platform, which is assembled by its affiliate Detroit Chassis Plant (DCP), both owned by Spectra. F-59 EPIC chassis.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This collaboration will modify the recently introduced Ford 7.3-liter liter gasoline engine and demonstrate a 0.02 The new Ford 7.3-liter The Ford base engine will offer fleets a Near-Zero Natural Gas engine for the F-450, F-550, F-650, F-750, F-53, F-59, and E-450 applications.

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

Ford will begin commercial trials of the plug-in hybrid Transit Van in Cologne, Germany. From spring 2019, Ford, supported by the City of Cologne, will operate a fleet of 10 Ford Transit Custom PHEVs with regional companies in the city to investigate the extent to which PHEVs can help to achieve urban air quality goals.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

Researchers at MIT and the Ford Motor Company have found that depending on the location, lightweight conventional vehicles could have a lower lifecycle greenhouse gas impact than electric vehicles, at least in the near term. Lifecycle GHG emissions per km for different powertrain types (ICEV, LW-ICEV HEV, PHEV, and BEV) in selected counties.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 11, 2021

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning may not be the most efficient EV, but it will have a much lower carbon footprint than the internal-combustion F-150. And a new Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) analysis helps underscore how significant than difference is.

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MAY 5, 2020

Ingevity is the industry leader in adsorbent-based, on-board evaporative emissions control for gasoline fueled vehicles. Ozinga Energy has purchased an ANG-equipped Ford F-150 and installed a dedicated, low-pressure fueling appliance at its headquarters in Mokena, Illinois. The Ford F-150 is fitted with the 5.0L

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JANUARY 20, 2020

Ford is investing €42 million (US$46.6 When introduced in early 2021, the new S-MAX Hybrid sport activity vehicle and Galaxy Hybrid people mover will deliver enhanced fuel efficiency, reduced CO 2 emissions and greater refinement. Ford is introducing 14 electrified vehicles in Europe by the end of 2020.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. Source: MECA, Ford Motor Company. Earlier post.). Audi says the approach is sufficient to meet Euro 6 particle limits without the use of a particulate filter. Resources.

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

FTP cycle-weighted tailpipe emissions of N 2 O, NO x , and the sum of NMOG and NO x. The minimum in NO x and NMOG emissions for midlevel ethanol blends points to future opportunities for emission reductions from FFVs. Credit: ACS, Hubbard et al. Click to enlarge. E40); and the new range for high-level ethanol blends (E55, E80).

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JANUARY 18, 2018

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Development and testing of the new 2.7L

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MARCH 5, 2020

For the first time, some US Postal Service packages are being delivered via emission-reducing propane autogas trucks. McAbee Trucking, a freight shipping and trucking company based in Blacksburg, SC, purchased eight Ford F-750 delivery trucks fueled by propane autogas, a domestically produced, clean and economical alternative fuel.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Lightning Hybrids , a maker of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), released initial results from emissions testing conducted by an independent testing facility in Colorado of two medium-duty trucks upfitted with the Lighting Hybrids system. liter V10 and a 2010 GMC 3500 Savana Cutaway 6.0-liter

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JANUARY 19, 2019

Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. Further significant Mondeo powertrain upgrades include: Ford’s advanced 2.0-liter —Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. l/100 km (53.4

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APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that he’s delaying bans the government had previously made for gasoline-powered vehicles. greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The scheme was to have the United Kingdom restrict citizens from purchasing new combustion vehicles by 2030. just needed more time.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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AUGUST 22, 2017

In the UK, Ford announced a car and van scrappage scheme aimed at improving air quality by enabling customers, of any brand, to trade-in and scrap their old vehicles for new Ford cars and commercial vehicles, including the popular Fiesta and Transit Custom, with significantly lower emissions.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

PM mass emissions rates for the FTP and US06 drive cycles as function of vehicle mileage. GDI is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance, as illustrated by the popularity of Ford’s GDI EcoBoost engines. These efforts are yielding reductions in PM emissions, but this is still a work in progress.

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Standards Emissions Miles Engine 246

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MAY 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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Miles Ford All-Electric Range 170

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Ford Focus 1.0-liter l/100 km and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km. 100 km with CO 2 emissions of 114 g/km. Ford Motor Company has announced a new version of the Focus 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost ( earlier post ) that will be the first gasoline-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO 2 emissions. The Focus 1.0-liter

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MARCH 5, 2018

=Alliance AutoGas (AAG) has successfully engineered Propane Port Fuel Direct Injection (P-PFDI) conversion systems for the 2018 Ford F-150 in two engine choices: 3.3 This new technology features autogas as the primary fuel, while strategically utilizing gasoline as a combustion lubricant. The tailpipe emissions on the 3.3

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Ford will present its latest generation of connected and electrified Transit products at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, from 20-27 September 2018. Ford’s Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will make its show debut in production form, and the new Transit with a segment-first 48-volt mild hybrid (mHEV) powertrain.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. Service is performed by Lightning eMotors’ network of Ford QVM-certified service centers, upfitters, and dealers, and spare parts are readily available worldwide.

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MARCH 27, 2012

Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.) in 2008 to 53.7%

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OCTOBER 16, 2015

Shale oil production generates greenhouse gas emissions at levels similar to conventional crude oil production, according to a pair of new studies released by the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. Until now, little information has existed about how production methods impact greenhouse gas emissions at these sites.

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APRIL 18, 2017

XL Hybrids has received a California Air Resources Board Executive Order (CARB EO) allowing aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered Ford Transit cargo vans and passenger wagons to be upgraded with the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System. The second 100 vehicles per fleet will receive $2,000 vouchers for each upfitted Ford Transit van.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

The Coca-Cola Company and Ford Motor Company are collaborating on the first interior fabric made from the same renewable material used to produce Coca-Cola’s PlantBottle Technology packaging. The Ford Fusion Energi research vehicle will be on display later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

A new study by MIT researchers, published this month in Atmospheric Environment , finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more NO x emissions on the road than in regulatory tests—a level that exceeds European limits but does not violate any EU laws.

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